FortiManager imports EPGs entries using the Cisco ACI connector as individual objects

FortiManager imports EPGs entries using the Cisco ACI connector as individual objects.

In order to import Endpoint Groups (EPGs) from ACI using the process described below, you must have already configured your Cisco APIC server.

To import EPGs as standalone objects from an ACI connector:

1. In FortiManager, configure the Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) connector to use the Direct Connection ACI Type.
2. After configuring the remaining connector settings, you can import the SDN objects from Policy & Objects > Object Configurations > External Connectors > Private SDN, by right-clicking on the newly created Cisco ACI connector and choosing Import.
   The import function loads all objects from the APIC server.
3. In the Import SDN Objects dialog, the Import Mode setting includes two modes: By Filter and By EPG.
   • By Filter: Imports the SDN objects by filter. Click the plus icon to add filters.
     
     
   • By EPG: This new setting allows you to import the SDN objects by Endpoint Group (EPG).
     
4. You can create address objects from Policy & Objects > Object Configurations > Firewall Objects and use the address in a Policy Package, similar to other SDN connectors.